I am definitely looking to connect with existing and new leads in Akron and Cleveland 

That when decision points happen, you get together and allow them to lead in preference of the actions. 

In my opinion this will not lead to long term success - if that is of any interest to you focus on saving up enough to purchase your primary residence.

@Nicholas A.House Hacking a primary residence is the best way to generate wealth. 

Many of the OTAs and lead gen sites, like Furnished Finder, are pushing credit card payments. 99.9% of the time I get a message from FF saying 'your tenant would prefer to pay by credit card so activate Stripe now!' 

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

When you invest in 1-4 units residential property in the Bay Area, you are investing for the appreciation or value-add potential because most properties don't generate positive cashflow.  

Sometimes, there is also a tenant already in place which means you can start generating rental income from day one.

Collecting rent statements, expense receipts, mortgage interest docs, and more—can sometimes feel like a full-time job in the weeks leading up to tax day.

They’re a great way to generate passive income with minimal hands-on involvement.Looking forward to hearing more about your goals!